EDP Loan Program

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program: a program to help disabled business owners

The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program is for people who have self-declared a disability and want to set up a business. This program helps reduce barriers for northerners with disabilities.

Who can apply?

Applicants must have a disability that limits their ability to perform at least one of the basic activities of self-employment or entrepreneurship.

This is a not a grant. We will only consider loans, loan guarantees, or partnerships.

What are the conditions for loans?

  • All funding is repayable.
  • Interest rates are charged on loans (ranging from bank prime plus 2% to prime plus 6%)
  • The maximum amount that is available to any individual or business is $150,000.
  • Funding is dependent on the feasibility of the applicant’s business plan.
  • Business and personal collateral may be requested to secure the financing.
  • A minimum of 10% equity is required.

How to apply:

The staff at Community Futures North Central Development will help you apply. A copy of the CFNCD Loan Application is available in the download section on top right of page. They will help you:

  • determine eligibility,
  • complete application forms, and
  • prepare a business plan.

The Business Development Committee will review all applications and approve or reject the application.

July 6, 2010

"Challenges Create Solutions" 2010 Community Futures Conference

Community Futures North Central Development is proud to assist Community Futures Westman in planning the annual Community Futures conference.  This year the conference will take place Sept. 23 to September 25, 2010 at the Keystone Centre in Brandon, Manitoba.